Presentation
Screening mammograph.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Breast benign type calcification
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Scattered rod like, round and punctate calcifications are seen at both breasts.
Case Discussion
Rod like calcifications are benign calcifications seen within ectatic ducts. Associated pathology usually is plasma cell mastitis. (BIRADS category 2: Benign finding)